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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Boston takes 4h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to Boston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 51m
Duration
215 mi
Distance
£88
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

best
  1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain train
  3. Take the train from Grantham to Bostontrain train
4h 57m
£64–130

Portsmouth to Boston train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Boston. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Boston at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsEast Midlands Railways13h 42m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsEast Midlands Railways4h 25m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 26m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 28m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsEast Midlands Railways4h 47m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 3m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 27m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsEast Midlands Railways4h 47m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 3m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 27m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsEast Midlands Railways4h 47m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 3m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 27m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 58m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Boston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Portsmouth to Boston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 215 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Boston, England?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Boston via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 4h 57m.

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